In Praise of Walking
I became a walker thirty years ago. Initially, I walked every day - around the block with a cane to strengthen [...]
Flourishing – What is it and How Do We Achieve it?
Written By Ellen Ryan In November, I attended the Global Scientific Conference on Human Flourishing online along with 3,000 others from [...]
Late Life Creativity for Artists and Amateurs
Written by Ellen Ryan Research backs up this dancer’s comments encouraging others like herself to jump into new creative activities at [...]
Art and Letters for Seniors- Intergenerational Connections
Written by: Stephanie Wickens (McMaster Student of Gerontology and Hamilton Aging in Community Member) Art and Letters for Seniors is an [...]
Art and Letters for Seniors: Intergenerational Connections in Times of Social Isolation
Written by: Stephanie Wickens (McMaster Student of Gerontology and Hamilton Aging in Community Member) Since the beginning of March, we have [...]
Creativity and Spirituality in Later Life
Creativity and Spirituality in Later Life As we age, creativity gives us opportunities to reflect, participate, and connect with our [...]
The National Arts Centre – Online
Despite cancellations of in-person events, the National Arts Centre continues to engage its audience through livestreams and stories online. [...]
Writing Thank You Notes
Writing Thank You Notes I’m sure many of you have had the experience of your parents ‘forcing’ you to do [...]
Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra Seniors Programs
Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra Seniors Programs BLOG written by Guest, Megan Nourse of the HPO At the HPO, we consider music [...]
Mindful Walking Among Trees
I am a walker, walking has trained me to notice. Noticing has connected me with nature. Paying attention has inspired creative writing [...]